Southampton Village resident Robert Lohman's observations of residential design in the Hamptons. This blog is formatted as a diary with one new photo and caption each day. Potential topics include: Historic Homes, New Constructions, Tasteful Restorations, Rescues, Great Gardens, Moments in Nature and Timely Activities on the East End of Long Island.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

When the big snow hit, the ground was still very warm. After the snow fell it melted back up into newer show. This made digging out into heavy work. Here you can see the water saturating the snow base.

Friday, February 22, 2013

The pool cover had a hard time with the big last two weeks ago. It seems that the high wind put most of the snow on one side causing the arch to pop. I have now reset the cover and all seems back in order.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

This home was due for a new skin. Many homes today chose to put a wider trim around the windows with corner boards. We chose to keep the thinner window frames and re-shingled without the corner broads. This gave the house a clean sleeker look.

Friday, February 15, 2013

When I got home after the storm I fiund the pool cover popped. It seems that the snow loaded onto the east side of the pool cover. The covers folded but did not tear. Yesterday we reset the cover pannels.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The beach in Southampton has a new shape. The dune line has been reduced, but once on the beach it seems much flatter than before Sandy. This has resulted in more gradual surf line. If the winter storms do not change the beach yet again,this will make for a fun summer.

Monday, February 4, 2013

It seems that the water that comes off roads when it rains has oil and dust made up of worn tire. It turns out this all can be toxic to wetlands. Street drains that used to dump into local waterways are now being directed into dry wells. SAVE THE CLAMS.